The Manager's Utility Function for Profit Is U $\pi$ )= 10 Ln

question 18

Multiple Choice

The manager's utility function for profit is U $\pi$ ) = 10 ln $\pi$ ) ,where $\pi$ is the dollar amount of profit.The manager is considering a risky decision with the four possible profit outcomes shown below.The manager makes the following subjective assessments about the probability of each profit outcome: Given this utility function for profit,the utility of profit is

• A)equal to 198 for $20,000.
• B)increasing as profit gets larger,so the manager is risk-loving.
• C)decreasing as profit gets larger,so the manager is risk-averse.
• D)both a and b
• E)both a and c

Grasp how prices of emissions are determined under different regulatory systems.

Understand the principles and benefits of differential pricing in revenue management.

Recognize the effects of differential pricing on product availability and retailer profits.

Identify the conditions under which accepting orders from lower price buyers is advantageous.

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